Two excerpts from "Roses," the latest in "Cryptic Ember." http://crypticember.blogspot.com
They say that the secret to tango is knowing how to walk. So true, so true. [For David], taking his wife out dancing demanded the circumspection and delicacy of walking a minefield. One misstep and you could blow off a limb. In every milonga, his radar swept the room constantly for any blips that could set off Jessica’s jealosies and resentments. A night of serenity, dancing with the spouse, greeting friends, a trip home free from recriminations and accusations. These were the treasures awaiting the true Master of the Tango Walk. No one ever divulged that particular secret in all of those dance lessons. That Mystery was as holy and privileged as the secret handshake of the Freemasons. ... The secret to a successful marriage is to admit you are wrong, even when you are not. Especially when you’re not. In fact, peppering the marriage with twice-weekly self-immolations even when nothing is wrong is just a damn sensible maintenance plan, like changing the oil every 2,000 miles. ... -- Cryptic Ember Tango stories by pseudonymous author Valerie Dark http://crypticember.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
